Confessions of the Countess of Strathmore (1793)

The Confessions Of The Countess Of Strathmore is a memoir written by Mary Eleanor Bowes, the Countess of Strathmore, in 1793. The book details the life of the Countess, who was born into a wealthy family and married twice before settling with her third husband, the Earl of Strathmore. The memoir recounts the abuse and mistreatment she suffered at the hands of her second husband, Andrew Robinson Stoney, who tricked her into marrying him and then subjected her to physical and emotional abuse. The book also includes descriptions of the Countess's travels and her relationships with various prominent figures of the time, including the writer Samuel Johnson. The Confessions Of The Countess Of Strathmore is a fascinating look into the life of a woman who endured great hardship and overcame it to become a respected member of society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.